St. Michael The Archangel School in Sigel, IL, serves 171 co鈥揺d udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1866, the school is among the olde private schools in Illinois and affiliated with the Catholic faith.
The school has a udent鈥搕eacher ratio of 19:1, with 9 full鈥搕ime teachers supporting its academic programs.
Annual tuition is $4,000, ranking. Michael The Archangel School among the more affordable private schools in the ate.
The udent population includes approximately 2% students of color, reflecting limited racial diversity within the school community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Michael The Archangel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1866
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
171 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sharpshooters
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Michael The Archangel School cost?
St. Michael The Archangel School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What schools are St. Michael The Archangel School often compared to?
St. Michael The Archangel School is often viewed alongside schools like Mid-america Preparatory School, Trinity Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Michael The Archangel School's ranking?
St. Michael The Archangel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Michael The Archangel School?
The application deadline for St. Michael The Archangel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to St. Michael The Archangel School is St. Anthony High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (7.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Anthony High School
(Catholic)
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
318 E. South 1st Street
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5
St. Anthony Grade School
(Catholic)
405 N 2nd St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
407 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Heritage Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
717 Front St
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672
16 miles
Gr: K-10 | 19 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Anthony High School
(Catholic)
304 E Roadway Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6969
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Heritage Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
717 Front St
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672
16 miles
Gr: K-10 | 19 students
New Heights Academy
(Christian)
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
22.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
10 N Myers St
Herrick, IL 62431
(618) 428-5620
Herrick, IL 62431
(618) 428-5620
26.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
Pleasant View School
(Mennonite)
184 N County Road 300e
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
33.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
318 E. South 1st Street
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5
St. Anthony Grade School
(Catholic)
405 N 2nd St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
407 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Heritage Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
717 Front St
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672
16 miles
Gr: K-10 | 19 students
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School ![Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff]( "Altamont Lutheran Interparish School Photo - ALIS students and staff")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6428
17.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 175 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
318 E. South 1st Street
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
Stewardson, IL 62463
(217) 682-3881
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5
St. Anthony Grade School
(Catholic)
405 N 2nd St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 347-0419
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
407 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4060
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
New Heights Academy
(Christian)
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
22.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
St. Peter's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
E 3rd St
Saint Peter, IL 62880
(618) 349-8888
Saint Peter, IL 62880
(618) 349-8888
31.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 68 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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633 County Highway 22
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
8976.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
519 W 2nd St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
8976.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 12th St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
8976.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 12th St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
8976.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
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Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-2169
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-2169
8978.9 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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